Blessed John XXIII, who will be made a saint April 27, is remembered by many for his warmth, simplicity, social conscience and sense of humor.
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Chrism Mass
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was joined by about 250 priests of the diocese for the annual Chrism Mass at St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Downtown Brooklyn.
Pope’s Good Friday Reflection Touches on World’s Injustices
ROME (CNS) – Seated atop a hillside overlooking Rome’s Colosseum, Pope Francis presided over the nighttime Way of the Cross, joining thousands of people gathered in prayer.
‘Urbi et Orbi’ – Pope Says Christianity Offers Unconditional Love
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis urged Christians to remember how they first encountered Christ and to share His love and mercy with others, especially through acts of caring and sharing.
Rome Booked for Canonization
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Weeks before the canonizations of Blesseds John XXIII and John Paul II, Rome hotels reported they were almost fully booked, and the Vatican confirmed the Mass will take place in St. Peter’s Square, despite knowing that hundreds of thousands of people will have to watch the ceremony on large video screens.
New Pope-Saints Changed Church’s Worldview
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Blesseds John XXIII and John Paul II left lasting marks on the way the Catholic Church understands other religions and the way it interacts with believers of other faith communities.
Vatican Treasures to Be More Accessible To Public
Thousands of rare manuscripts until now accessible only to scholars at the Vatican will go online over the next four years, thanks to help from a Japanese information technology company.
Pope: Defend Life in Womb
Pope Francis said Christians must defend life at all stages, especially before birth, and he praised efforts to assist pregnant women in difficulty and prevent the destruction of human embryos.
Pope’s Way of the Cross Sides With Oppressed
by Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The often silent plight of sexually abused children, victims of domestic violence, prisoners, the abandoned elderly, the unemployed and immigrants facing hostility will be given a powerful voice during the Stations of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum. Thousands of pilgrims and millions of television viewers will be asked […]
The Resurrection of Christ
The glory of Easter is portrayed in “The Resurrection of Christ” by Italian Renaissance painter Mariotto di Cristofano. The painting is in the collection at the Gallery of the Academy of Florence. Easter, the feast of the Resurrection, is marked this Sunday.